Army isn't saying much about details of 1st AD's Iraq extension

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The top Army command in Europe says a final decision on extending 1st Armored Division soldiers in Iraq has been made. Details, however, aren’t being released.

A spokeswoman for Gen. B.B. Bell, the chief of U.S. Army Europe, said soldiers and family members were being notified Wednesday through family support networks and command channels.

“The families and soldiers have been notified of the status of 1 AD. However, we are awaiting the official announcement from Washington,” Lt. Col. Jane Crichton said Wednesday.

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Family members of the 1st AD have been reeling for the past few days, speculating that their husbands, wives, fathers or mothers would have to stay longer than planned. Now, many are getting the official notification.

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comment: One can imagine the rumors flying on the status of the 1ID, which had just recently deployed to Iraq. At the time they'd left, they had no idea who would be replacing them. Now, they intuitively know: they will be replacing themselves.